sprag clutch

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• Sprag clutch — One way bearing combining sprags and bearing rollers in one race A sprag clutch is a one way freewheel clutch. It resembles a roller bearing, but instead of cylindrical rollers, non revolving asymmetric figure of eight shaped sprags are used.… …   Wikipedia

• sprag clutch — A mechanical clutch used in reciprocating engines and direct shaft turbine engines. It helps remove the load of the rotor when the engine is being started. In helicopters, it allows the engine to drive the rotor, but when the engine power is… …   Aviation dictionary

• sprag clutch — A clutch that will allow rotation in one direction but that will lock up and prevent any movement in the other direction …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Sprag — A sprag is a one way freewheel clutch used in a number of applications. It resembles a roller bearing with rollers shaped like a figure eight and cocked with a spring. When the unit rotates in one direction, the rollers stand up and bind because… …   Wikipedia

• clutch — [1] An electrically operated coupling device that connects or disconnects the compressor pulley and compressor shaft [2] A device that disconnects the engine from the transmission, to allow the vehicle to change gears, and then allows the engine… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• one way clutch — A mechanical clutch which transmits power in one direction of rotation only; when torque is not applied, the driven member rotates freely; used in automatic transmissions and the old freewbeel. See freewheeling sprag clutch reactor one way clutch …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Slipper clutch — A slipper clutch (also known as a back torque limiter) is a specialized clutch developed for performance oriented motorcycles to mitigate the effects of engine braking when riders decelerate as they enter corners. They are designed to partially… …   Wikipedia

• Automatic transmission — An automatic transmission (commonly AT or Auto ) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy… …   Wikipedia

• Freewheel — For information about the bicycle component, see Cogset. Freewheel mechanism …   Wikipedia

• Automobile self starter — An automobile self starter (commonly starter motor or simply starter ) is an electric motor that initiates rotational motion in a car s internal combustion engine before it can power itself. History Both Otto cycle and Diesel cycle internal… …   Wikipedia

• Jane Dornacker — (October 1, 1947 October 22, 1986) was an American rock musician, actress, and comedienne turned traffic reporter.In 1986, while working for WNBC 660 AM Radio in New York City (which became WFAN in 1988), she was aboard during two unrelated… …   Wikipedia